Grand Forks Staff Associate

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Young Life requires all employees to sign a Statement of Faith. We recommend you read this statement before applying for any position.

Because of Young Life’s exclusive Christian purposes of evangelism and discipleship as set forth in its Articles of Incorporation and in these Bylaws, and to reflect what has always been and will continue to be the position of Young Life, specifically the Christian belief that each and every employee and volunteer of the corporation should minister as a servant of God with the primary responsibility of proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ and, as such, is an integral part of the Christian mission and ministry of the corporation.

Young Life shall only employ individuals or enlist volunteer leaders who: (a) profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord; and (b) subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith. Therefore, employees and volunteers of Young Life, during working and nonworking hours, shall: (i) be ready, willing and able to fulfill such ministry functions as may be required by the organization;

(ii) refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life, and (iii) abide by all policies and practices of Young Life including, without limitation, those related to religious belief or ministry activities.

We are looking for a dynamic, vibrant personality who will help Grand Forks Young Life flourish.

This person is a self-starter with high drive and a missional mindset, possessing the perseverance to ask, inspire, and motivate adults and students in the ministry.

He or she must be able to multitask and prioritize what is necessary at any given time while maintaining a growing personal faith outside of the ministry.

• Has an active and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ that extends beyond the Young Life role.
• Actively engaged in a local church community.

• Supervises, leads, trains, and collaborates with staff and volunteers who serve as team leaders.
• Inspires and casts vision, inviting new volunteer leaders and committee members into the ministry and helping them take ownership.
• Implements a training program to develop volunteers and equip them to serve students effectively.
• Plans and executes programmatic events such as Bible studies, outreach gatherings, and leader meetings (often in the evenings).
• Executes a camp strategy that maximizes students’ opportunities to respond to the Christian faith, including weeklong summer camping and weekend trips.
• Helps grow and direct Young Life College volunteers into involvement with Young Life and Wyld Life.
• Understands and practices “relational ministry” — earning the right to be heard in the community.

• Implements the area’s financial strategy to achieve budgetary goals through personal fundraising, events, and local donations.
• Develops and executes a communication plan to reach parents, students, leaders, school administration, and committee members.

• Pursues national, divisional, and regional training as assigned.
• Travels as needed throughout the year, including overnight stays and participation in month‑long summer assignments at Young Life properties when assigned.

• Experience supervising and developing people.
• Proven self-starter who takes initiative.
• Eager to learn and grow; teachable spirit.
• Creative and fun in planning events and gatherings.
• Passionate about Jesus and about reaching teenagers.
• Willing to work evenings and weekends.
• Young Life experience (staff or volunteer) preferred.
• College degree preferred.

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